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The Amazing Ape (2017)

NR · 2017-03-28 · 1h 19m · EN
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An adventurous young boy, Albert, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a matter of weeks to live. While undergoing aggressive medical treatments Albert befriends a laboratory chimp, Simon, at the company his mother works for. Through this newfound friendship with the gifted chimp, Albert finds new hope and courage, and a strength that leads him to undertake one final great adventure. With the help of his brokenhearted mother, Albert breaks Simon out of the laboratory and embarks upon a journey that teaches Albert and all those around him a valuable lesson about compassion for all living creatures, and the powerful healing effects that this can have on our lives.

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Juliano BrotmanDirector, Writer

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Benjamin StockhamBenjamin StockhamAlbertLouise GriffithsLouise GriffithsMirandaJessica MorrisJessica MorrisRileyIan Patrick WilliamsIan Patrick WilliamsColonel RyneheartJulia SpringerJulia SpringerJennyScott CraneScott CraneElijahDenise CheshireDenise CheshireSimonRichard TysonRichard TysonDr. SinclaireJennifer DurstJennifer DurstKrystalLana KinnearLana KinnearCherry

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Genre affinityDrama · Family · Science FictionDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference590174Actor preference162376 · 170330 · 215020

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What is The Amazing Ape about?

An adventurous young boy, Albert, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a matter of weeks to live. While undergoing aggressive medical treatments Albert befriends a laboratory chimp, Simon, at the company his mother works for. Through this newfound friendship with the gifted chimp, Albert finds new hope and courage, and a strength that leads him to undertake one final great adventure. With the help of his brokenhearted mother, Albert breaks Simon out of the laboratory and embarks upon a journey that teaches Albert and all those around him a valuable lesson about compassion for all living creatures, and the powerful healing effects that this can have on our lives.

How long is The Amazing Ape?

The Amazing Ape has a runtime of 79 minutes.

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